Opinions about upgrading to Class A

What do you guys think is the the best way to go about up grading my TX Cdl B to Class A? Should I go to school or just study and take the test? The reason i ask is cause I'm thinking about going local or over the road due to lack of advancement and pay at my current job witch is local County. I also have use of their equipment to take the test if need be.

If im not mistaking if i go the route of just taking the test i just have to take the written and driving part for combination?

One of the reason i was thinking about a trucking school is to get familiar with shifting again since the County went mostly autos, but i do know how to drive 8 and 10 speeds.

Open to advice and suggestions.

 

Thanks for the advice guys.

Superpet39 i spoke with State troopers they confirmed all i have to do driving/written test with combination and tests for endorsements. Funny thing they told me is I can drive a tandem with a trailer gvw 10000+ and that qualify for combination in texas and to think i was going to try and use a lowboy to test in

 

Richter i dont think thats the case here in Texas. We have so many companies small and large that I think the demand for Class A driver's is there.

 

You was right Richter! Here's a little update since it was hard getting a company to hire me without Cdl A experience i decided to goto Stevens trucking school and I'm glad I did. Just finished up 3 weeks of schooling. Only had to take combination and driving test, past both got my Class A now will be on my way to Dallas Monday. Looking forward to the challenges that lies ahead.

 

Thanks, not yet. I was informed that Stevens will pay for them. Im glad if that's true, because the dmv nickel and dime the crap out you. Example cost me $11 to take the combination test. Tried taking tanker while i was there but said I couldn't till i get my class A witch is a lie cause u can have class B with tanker. Well after i passed my driving test it was another $11 to change my B with permit to A.